Guides – All up to date 2021 Texas bicycle rides in one location http://ventidev.com Wheelbrothers.com - your source to Texas bicycle rides Thu, 07 May 2020 13:33:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 5 WheelBrothers tools to cycle in the Texas heat and ride through the summer! http://ventidev.com/2020/05/06/cycling-in-the-heat/ Wed, 06 May 2020 13:56:39 +0000 http://ventidev.com/?p=21362 5 Ways to Beat the Heat and Ride Through the Summer Summer is swiftly approaching, and with average Texas temperatures already in the mid80s,  it’s time to start thinking about how to stay safe when you’re riding in the heat. But let’s talk about heat training in general! High temperatures can heighten the intensity of […]

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]]> Beat the Heat http://ventidev.com/2018/08/22/beat-the-heat/ Wed, 22 Aug 2018 12:27:29 +0000 http://ventidev.com//?p=20321 By – Geoff Godsey, Former UCI Continental Professional & 3-Time TX State Criterium Champion Lead Volunteer, Emmitt Smith Gran fondo     According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), about 318 Americans die every year of heat related illnesses. Most, if not all, of these deaths could be avoided if people better understood the […]

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]]> Beginning Women Cyclists Most-Asked Questions http://ventidev.com/2018/07/24/beginning-women-cyclists-asked-questions/ Tue, 24 Jul 2018 15:46:17 +0000 http://ventidev.com//?p=20189 Beginning any new venture or sport requires thought and planning, and when you’re new to the ropes, even the idea itself can be a bit daunting. In this article we address some of the most-asked questions by women preparing to ride. 1. Where do I even begin? I have not been on a bike in decades! […]

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]]> What Your Bicycle Mechanic Wishes You Knew http://ventidev.com/2018/06/21/bicycle-mechanic-wishes-knew/ Thu, 21 Jun 2018 15:00:04 +0000 http://ventidev.com//?p=20062 “Hi, I need a new tube.” “We’d be glad to help you. What size tube do you need?” “I don’t know. A regular one.” Hint: There are no “regular” parts when it comes to bikes! Believe it or not, knowing the simple details of your bike will help you and your bicycle mechanic understand each […]

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]]> Introducing the WheelBrothers Premium Tee for Women and Men! http://ventidev.com/2017/12/12/introducing-wheelbrothers-premium-tee-women-men/ Tue, 12 Dec 2017 21:47:39 +0000 http://ventidev.com//?p=18639 We’re super stoked to announce the premium WheelBrothers tee! Our new WheelBrothers t-shirt line is available on TeeSpring! And when we say premium quality, we mean business. They’re super well constructed, feature cycle and Texas themed prints, and they fit amazingly well. What else makes these tees so gosh darn awesome? Valid question. The Next […]

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]]> The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide for Cyclists http://ventidev.com/2017/11/24/ultimate-christmas-gift-guide-cyclists/ Fri, 24 Nov 2017 13:52:50 +0000 http://ventidev.com//?p=18523 GoPro Hero 5 Admit it  – whether you’re a professional movie editor, a YouTuber, or just an amateur with a camera, it’s fun to record any kind of adventure. The Hero 5 is GoPro’s best yet. Still pictures and videos look crystal clear, and its easier than ever to use. Now, get out there and […]

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]]> 5 Must Know Tips for the Hotter’n Hell Hundred BONUS the Cha Checklist! http://ventidev.com/2017/08/23/5-must-know-tips-hottern-hell-hundred-bonus-cha-checklist/ Wed, 23 Aug 2017 21:31:39 +0000 http://ventidev.com//?p=18151 Completing a century cycling event is a huge feat. Why else would these events be called endurance rides? Subsequently, A ride of 100 miles with temperatures reaching over 100 degrees and over 13,000 riders is an even bigger achievement. What are some tips that can help accomplish this achievement and prevent that dreaded DNF? (did […]

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]]> Tips for female cyclists: The Nature Break http://ventidev.com/2017/07/19/tips-female-cyclists-nature-break/ Wed, 19 Jul 2017 10:14:46 +0000 http://ventidev.com//?p=18044 As a female cyclist enjoying long rides and races I am often asked how women solve the nature break problem. Unless we are wearing tri-shorts, a nature break involves usually an entire striptease action. Before we deep-dive how to deal with the female nature break let’s get the basics covered: Toilet paper is usually not […]

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]]> How Going Clipless Will Boost Your Speed And Deliver Explosive Power To The Pedals http://ventidev.com/2016/04/15/how-going-clipless-will-boost-your-speed-and-deliver-explosive-power-to-the-pedals/ Fri, 15 Apr 2016 18:19:07 +0000 http://ventidev.com//?p=16555 Of the many great choices you have to make in cycling, one of the biggest is where to put your feet. Do you choose flat pedals, which are ‘traditional’ and straightforward to understand, or do you go clipless, which, ironically, uses clips to secure your feet to your pedals? Clipless pedals are more than just […]

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]]> The tale of a cyclist – Part 1 http://ventidev.com/2016/03/14/the-tale-of-a-cyclist-part-1/ Mon, 14 Mar 2016 22:15:53 +0000 http://ventidev.com//?p=15873 March 2016 – Cycling and Safety – We All Share a Responsibility   Richard Cavin, is a technology professional who lives and works in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) of South Texas and is also an avid cyclist. He started cycling at the age of 57 and has ridden his bicycles over 35,000 miles in […]

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